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The Country's Jamie Mackay discusses increasing fuel prices and the farming sector on today's show. Photo / Harry Nash

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Christchurch accountant Pita Alexander, Australian correspondent Chris Russell, and Farmlands Flex founder Andrew Pegler.

They discuss rising fuel prices, how the agriculture sector is affected, and what farmers can do to save energy on-farm.

On with the show:

Chris Brandolino:

Earth Sciences NZ’s principal scientist for forecasting and media takes a closer look at the wild weather in Northland.

Mark Hooper:

Federated Farmers’ Resource Management Act spokesman on a roadie south to the Feds’ High Country Field Day on Glenaray Station, Southland.

Plus, what’s going on in Gore?

Pita Alexander:

A Christchurch farm accountant offers some sage advice on how to get through the current fuel crisis.

Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent comments on the dire fuel supplies facing arable farmers in their seeding season.

Also, what’s up with Australia’s free trade agreement with the European Union?

Andrew Pegler:

We talk about sustainable energy with the founder of Farmlands Flex.

Listen below: